WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best example of militarism?
A
England building a powerful navy.
B
The French singing their national anthem.
C
France’s alliance with England.
D
The British teaching English in India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Militarism by definition is the build up of a countries armed forces through stocking up weapons and war equipment as well as take a conscription of those legible to serve in the military when a levy is needed. In the case of the answer, it is the country of England building up their navy department.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is an example of militarism today? An example of militarism today is witnessed in North Korea, which still spends heavily on military power to ensure the country’s stability. The country has strong military parades and capacity, which influences the economic and political aspects of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Militarism could have cause the war due to the naval and arms race. The main event of Militarism causing World War one was the naval rivalry which was made after 1900. Britain had the most powerful navy in the world. The new Keiser Wilhelm announced his intention to build a bigger German navy than Britain.

Detailed explanation-4: -As Britain had the most powerful navy in the World she was worried about other countries building up their armed forces. We could call this a worry Britain, Germany and other countries were keen about Empire to have large empires. The area to the south-east of Austm •Hungary was known as the Balkans.

Detailed explanation-5: -Militarism Great Britain and Germany both greatly increased their navies in this time period. Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military establishment began to have a greater influence on public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the countries involved into war.

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